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Norwegian Ski Association wants Winter Olympics on home soil
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Norwegian Ski Association wants Winter Olympics on home soil

The last time was Lillehammer in 1994; now it is high time for Norway to once again host the Winter Olympics, at least according to Tove Moe Dyrhaug, chair of the Norwegian Ski Association.
Lindsey Vonn's first words after the crash: No regrets
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Lindsey Vonn's first words after the crash: No regrets

Lindsey Vonn has spoken out publicly for the first time since the crash that broke her leg. "I have no regrets," the American star wrote on Instagram
Medal bonus at the Olympics, but only for cross-country skiers
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Medal bonus at the Olympics, but only for cross-country skiers

Cross-country skiers receive bonus money for winning a medal at the Olympics. Other skiers receive nothing
Fiasco for Jakobsen when "the bream" made history
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Fiasco for Jakobsen when "the bream" made history

Slalom specialist Kristoffer Jakobsen had a disastrous start to the Olympic season. The Swede was not allowed to run the second run in Levi, Finland
Ski Association Reverses Decision on Gender Testing
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Ski Association Reverses Decision on Gender Testing

International Ski Federation (FIS) recently announced that they will introduce gender testing. Now the federation is backtracking
Junior World Championship Relocates to Lillehammer Amid Economic Concerns
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Junior World Championship Relocates to Lillehammer Amid Economic Concerns

Ski World Championship in Trondheim was close to going bankrupt. Now the junior World Championship is being moved from Trondheim to Lillehammer
Felix Monsén Faces Financial Struggles Ahead of 2026 Olympics
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Felix Monsén Faces Financial Struggles Ahead of 2026 Olympics

Thrown out of the national team last year and again left out. Moreover, speed skater Felix Monsén gets no money from the Swedish Olympic Committee
Ski Federation and Azerbaijan Sign Five-Year Sponsorship Deal
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Ski Federation and Azerbaijan Sign Five-Year Sponsorship Deal

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with Azerbaijan for the upcoming World Championship.
After the Norwegian cheating scandal – the chairman resigns
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After the Norwegian cheating scandal – the chairman resigns

The Chair of the Norwegian Ski Association's Ski Jumping Committee, Stine Korsen, is resigning. In an interview with VG, she says that "it can't go on" after the Norwegian doping scandal that is shaking ski jumping
Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules
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Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules

FIS Chairman Johan Eliasch slams Norway after the WC scandal with manipulated suits. I am deeply shocked, says the Swedish-Briton
Norway admits to cheating: "Tried to deceive the system"
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Norway admits to cheating: "Tried to deceive the system"

Norway acknowledges at a press conference that they cheated with the manipulated suits that two ski jumpers were disqualified for on Saturday. We have tried to deceive the system, says head coach Jan-Erik Aalbu
Alvar Myhlback: 'Have they learned anything?'
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Alvar Myhlback: 'Have they learned anything?'

Alvar Myhlback, 18, has not let go of the Junior World Championship disappointment. It was yet another thing that contributed to the season not turning out as I wanted
Johaug skips the competitions in Falun: "I'm not sick"
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Johaug skips the competitions in Falun: "I'm not sick"

The Norwegian skiing legend Therese Johaug is skipping the World Cup competitions in Falun, which she would have competed in ahead of the World Championship on home soil in Trondheim later in February-March. "I'm not sick!", she says
Austria confirms: Will recruit Northug
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Austria confirms: Will recruit Northug

Will we see the Norwegian skiing legend Petter Northug in Austria's competition uniform? Not impossible. The Ski Federation is working on getting the star to represent the country
Johaug on Doping: "Was a Lesson for Me"
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Johaug on Doping: "Was a Lesson for Me"

Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug was banned in 2016 for testing positive for the steroid clostebol. Now she is sharing her experiences in a campaign against doping
After the Operation: French Star Gets to Go Home
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After the Operation: French Star Gets to Go Home

The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos
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The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

A cold stopped Linn Svahn in Lillehammer. Her replacement Moa Lundgren also fell ill
Swedish flavor start – Wallberg second
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Swedish flavor start – Wallberg second

The reigning Olympic gold medalist Walter Wallberg got a taste of the mogul season when he finished second in the World Cup premiere in Finnish Ruka.
The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"
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The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling
Poromaa misses the Swedish premiere
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Poromaa misses the Swedish premiere

"They are extremely important for our sport"
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"They are extremely important for our sport"

Lucas Braathen, Marcel Hirscher and soon Lindsey Vonn. The alpine world has seen several unexpected comebacks this year
The Swedish Ski Association Criticizes SVT's Confidence Survey
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The Swedish Ski Association Criticizes SVT's Confidence Survey

Skiers in the alpine national team testify about economic misprioritizations, bullying techniques and a culture of silence. The Ski Association says they take the issue very seriously, but simultaneously criticize SVT's anonymous survey
Crisis of Confidence in the Alpine National Team
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Crisis of Confidence in the Alpine National Team

Economic misprioritizations, dominance techniques, and a culture of silence. This is testified by skiers in the alpine national team
The Star Withdrawn – Makes Comeback After Five Years
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The Star Withdrawn – Makes Comeback After Five Years

For the first time in five years, the alpine superstar Marcel Hirscher will compete again. He is included in the Netherlands' team for the World Cup premiere on Sunday – but does not count on any top placements this season
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